I used to eat. and eat. and eat. and eat. I ate a lot. I would eat LONG past being full to the point of not even being able to move. It was not enjoyable and I am not sure why I did it. But I did. Tonight we had minute steak (cubed steak) mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits. I used to would eat 2 or 3 pieces of steak. about 2 or 3 cups of potatoes and 7 or so biscuits. No problem. Tonight I ate one piece of meat, half a cup of potatoes, 2 biscuits and no corn. I was stuffed! So what has happened to my stomach!!! Did I shrink it?

I was just thinking about this today. I was feeling bad for eating so much today because I felt so stuffed - then when I remembered what I ate it was so much less than what I ate in the past that I spent much of my commute home trying to figure out what I must have forgotten.

I was actually thinking about that on the way to work this morning! Years ago I would eat two sausage croissants, a side of hash browns, and a large soda from Burger King and would feel a little full...and that was just breakfast. I couldn't imagine eating that much in one sitting now!

Way to go, Just B! Yes, your stomach shrinks along with the rest of you so you will feel fuller faster. Of course, it also can stretch right back out. You got my mouth watering when you described your mom's biscuits. Biscuits in the South are close to an out of body experience -- stopping at two would take some real effort!

I had a similar experience a few months back with some Ben & Jerry's. Used to eat half a pint and come back later for more. Well a few months ago hubby and I decided to have a "spurge" dessert, and bought the little tiny single serving B&J. Much to my chagrin and delight, it was MORE than enough to statisfy.

Congrats to ya Southern Girl . I am from Ky and know all about that Southern Cooking . I have changed so many things in the kitchen . I don't ever fry anything anymore and pretty much didn't ever do anything but fry food in the past. I do not even think of it anymore . I have amazed my ownself ! LOL